My grandmother made this recipe for my daughters often when they would sleep over at her house. She’d make it for them and then they’d sit for hours at her kitchen counter, with rolling pins and all of her cookie cutters at their disposal, happily chatting away to her as they rolled this out over and over, cutting out their favorite shapes. This recipe not only smells great, but has the added advantage of being completely non-toxic, in case your little one decides to take a taste (as little ones are known to do!). I’ve pulled it out now because one of my girls, working her way through college as a nanny, asked me for it so she can make it for the kids she watches a few days every week. This is one recipe that simply builds its own memories.

Kool-aid® Playdough

3 cups flour

½ cup salt

2 packages unsweetened Kool-Aid

2 cups boiling water

3 Tbls vegetable oil

Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Carefully add the hot water and stir with a large spoon until all is moistened. Knead the oil in to the mix as soon as it’s cool enough to handle. Continue to knead until the dough is completely smooth. Store in zip-loc bags or Tupperware.